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[The study of detection and etiology of unilateral deafness in children]

L Mei1, X P Chen1, J Yang1

  • 1Hearing and Vertigo Center, Xinhua Hospital, Medical School of Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200092, China.

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
|October 5, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Early detection of single-sided deafness (SSD) in children is possible with universal newborn hearing screening. Cochlear nerve deficiency is the primary cause, and MRI is recommended for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Neuroimaging in Hearing Loss
  • Auditory Neuroscience

Context:

  • Single-sided deafness (SSD) in children presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Current detection methods may lead to delayed diagnosis.
  • Understanding the etiology is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the detection methods and primary causes of single-sided deafness in pediatric populations.
  • To establish evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of childhood SSD.
  • To evaluate the role of advanced imaging in identifying SSD etiologies.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of medical and radiological data from children with unilateral deafness was conducted.
  • Inner ear malformations were present in 80.6% of cases, with cochlear nerve deficiency (CND) accounting for 77.8% of all SSD cases.
  • Delayed diagnosis was noted in cases failing universal newborn hearing screening, with a mean age of 7.7 months.

Impact:

  • Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) can facilitate early detection of SSD.
  • Cochlear nerve deficiency is identified as the predominant etiology for SSD in children.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is recommended as the primary imaging modality for diagnosing SSD in children.

Keywords:
cochlear nervedeafnesshearing screeningneonate

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